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" What the Court really has refused to recognize is the fundamental interest all individuals have in controlling the nature of their intimate associations. "
Harry A. Blackmun
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" In order to get beyond racism, we must first take account of race. There is no other way. And in order to treat some persons equally, we must treat them differently. "
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